Late season controlled hunt drawings will begin on the Monday after Thanksgiving Day for the 2nd split of the regular waterfowl season (if applicable).

• Hunting by permit is restricted to assigned units in the "Controlled Waterfowl Hunting Area" and "State Wildlife Refuge" areas.

• Hunters must complete their registration card prior to any drawing (each hunter may only register once). Registration periods will be officially closed prior to the start of any drawing.

• As a name is drawn, the hunter will select an available zone (and date if applicable), which will be noted on the permit card.

• Names will be drawn until dates and areas are all filled.

• The permittee can bring up to 2 hunting guests who must sign the permit prior to entering the marsh.

• All boats must be operated at no wake speeds. Both electric and gas motors are permitted.

• Permits are only valid for the date and time designated on the permit. Your permit card must be dropped off at a designated drop box, and you must record the number of waterfowl harvested on your permit card.

• You may enter the marsh no earlier than one hour before legal shooting time in the a.m., and leave within one hour after sunset.

• No hunting from dikes.

• Designated parking areas must be used. Parking outside of designated parking areas is prohibited.

• Each hunter is limited to 25 nontoxic shells.

• Hunting on any road, trail or within a safety zone is prohibited.

• Shooting any animal other than legal waterfowl species is prohibited.

• Late season controlled hunt drawings will begin on the Monday after Thanksgiving Day for the 2nd split of the regular waterfowl season (if applicable).

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o Drawings will take place at 5:15 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until the end of duck season or the marsh becomes inaccessible due to ice conditions.

o After the morning drawing, any remaining permits will be available through a self serve system. Instructions will be located at the registration area.

o Permits will be valid for the entire hunt day.


Note: It is unlawful for any person to buy, sell, trade, or barter any Division of Wildlife issued controlled hunting, fishing or trapping permit.